Bob Jones III endorses Alan Wilson for South Carolina governor

Savannah Pack, Reporter • February 24, 2026

Alan Wilson, Gubernational candidate, at Bob Jones University on Jan. 17, 2026.

Last week, Dr. Bob Jones III, former president and current chancellor of Bob Jones University, gave his wholehearted support to South Carolina Attorney Gen. Alan Wilson in his campaign for governor.

Mr. Wilson is known for being a strong defender for religious freedom. His campaign is built on family, life, faith and other traditional American values.

Gubernatorial candidate Alan Wilson (right) and his running mate, state Sen. Mike Reichenbach, at Bob Jones University in Greenville for an interview, Jan. 17. (Tessa Bonnema)

This is noted in Dr. Bob’s endorsement where he says, “It’s clear to me that Alan Wilson is the most pro-life candidate and is the proven defender of religious freedom. As governor, he will relentlessly defend our traditional values. His record is proven, strong, and with him as South Carolina’s next governor, our future is bright.”

Dr. Bob also added a challenge within his endorsement, calling fellow conservatives to hear the strength behind his words and to cast their votes in a similar fashion.

“I am deeply grateful for Dr. Bob Jones III’s endorsement,” Wilson said in a statement announcing the endorsement. “His lifelong dedication to Christian education and spiritual leadership has impacted generations. I am honored by his support as we work to lead South Carolina with faith, courage and humility.”

Wilson shared on social media his appreciation for Dr. Bob’s endorsement.

Wilson is in a five-person race to become the Republican nominee for governor. Lt. Gov. Pamela Evette, State Sen. Josh Kimbrell, U.S. Rep. Nancy Mace and U.S. Rep. Ralph Norman are also running for the GOP nomination.

On Jan. 17, Mr. Wilson and his running mate, state Sen. Mike Reichenbach, visited BJU during the Bruins rivalry games against Pensacola Christian College.

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Savannah Pack, Reporter

Savannah Pack is a junior multimedia journalism major who serves as a reporter at The Collegian. She enjoys running half marathons (for the snacks), listening to podcasts, reading good fiction and spending time with her friends and family.

Tessa Bonnema, Photographer

Tessa Bonnema is a junior computer science major currently serving as photo editor for the Collegian. She has experience as the photography editor of her high school yearbook and is hoping to use photography as a ministry opportunity in the future. She works as a late-stay worker and in her free time enjoys playing sports, crocheting, drawing, socializing with friends and hanging out with family.